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Livin' On Bulls Island Time

Adventure awaited all third graders as they embarked on a field trip ferry voyage to Bulls Island on Friday, October 29. An undeveloped barrier island within the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, Bulls Island is a 5,000 acre maritime forest with fresh and brackish water impoundments and a beach area. The six-and-a-half mile uninhabited island remains virtually untouched, and it is home to countless wildlife and endangered species. In fact, Bulls Island has a world-renowned reputation for its bird life. More than 275 species of birds are found on or near the island. 

For our field trip, all guests boarded the 30-minute ferry ride with Coastal Expeditions, where students learned about the ecosystems surrounding the island and handled fossil remains of animals that inhabit Bulls Island. Upon arriving on the island, children ate a quick lunch before our 5-mile walking tour through the nature trails. While walking, we encountered numerous baby alligators, adult alligators, birds, snakes, and dolphins. Our adventure ended on the beautiful, breezy beach coast. Students collected shells as a treasured memory of their time on Bulls Island. At the end of the day, we boarded the ferry back to the mainland. Thank you to Mrs. Adkins, Mrs. Andrews, and Mrs. Weeks for a wonderful adventure we will never forget!

Exploring Raptors & Fascinating Flyers

We all know owls are nocturnal but did you know that birds that are awake during the day are called diurnal? And that vultures eat dead animals which makes them scavengers? These are just a few fun facts the second grade classes learned last week during their field trip to the Center for Birds of Prey. Students sat through an amazing presentation about these fascinating animals, and got up close and personal while vultures, owls and others flew very close overhead. it was an exciting day for the second grade; playing games, walking the serene center and exploring all the varieties of birds. Ava McCoy showed such bravery as she volunteered to help show how hawks capture their prey. A new appreciation was gained by all for the amazing birds we learned about, “Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?”